Best Internet Providers in Center, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Center, TX
Center has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Center.
Ranks compare Center with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Center, TX at a Glance
Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
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Cable
ETEX
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Center, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Center based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.78% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Center?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Center
How Center Compares to Places Its Size
Center's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Center | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Shelby County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 76.3% | top 50% | 43.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 823 Mbps | bottom 12% | 597 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 48% | 3.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 6% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | bottom 15% | 45% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 41% | 65% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,796 | bottom 9% | $51,021 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | top 3% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 76.3% of homes in Center, against 43.7% across Shelby County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Center are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,796 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Center?
ETEX Fiber in Center, TX
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ETEX offers Fiber service to 72.7% of Center homes. Across the city, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Center, TX
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Center homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Center?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Center, TX
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Center, TX
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Center, TX
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Center homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Center, TX
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
153 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.7% of Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 153 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Center?
Optimum Cable in Center, TX
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 78.6% of Center homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Center?
EarthLink DSL in Center, TX
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 80.1% of Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Center, TX
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 80.1% of Center homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Center has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75935 | 13,105 | 51.9% | 636 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 32/100 |
How Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Center that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Tenaha has the most homes with fiber (53.6%) and Shelbyville the fewest (9.3%); Center has 76.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center (this page) | 8,173 | 76.3% | 823 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 37/100 |
| Tenaha | 2,643 | 53.6% | 902 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Shelbyville | 1,304 | 9.3% | 405 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 19/100 |
| James | 1,136 | 20.7% | 490 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 26/100 |
| Meldrum | 952 | 55.6% | 641 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Campti | 635 | 1.6% | 126 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 23/100 |
| Arcadia | 569 | 0.0% | 114 Mbps | 3.2 | F | 36/100 |
| Short | 525 | 7.8% | 302 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 17/100 |
| Silas | 414 | 2.4% | 176 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 31/100 |
| Choice | 367 | 0.0% | 41 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 18/100 |
| Neuville | 307 | 0.0% | 55 Mbps | 3 | F | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Center?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, ETEX should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Center
| ETEX | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Center Internet Providers
Based on 474 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Center residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 47.7% coverage in Center.
At a national level, based on 4458 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Center, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Center Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) |  (6) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Center
Based on data reported by Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ETEX. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Center Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Center?
Of the providers in Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Center where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Center, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Center Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Center?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be ETEX. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Center, available to 88.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.